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UK girl's name

Emersyn

A feminine name meaning "brave journey" or "brave traveler".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Emersyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emersyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.

This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2018 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Emersyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Emersyn ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 girls were registered as Emersyn.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emersyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4709

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2018

6 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Emersyn mean?

The name Emersyn is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is an English variant of the name Emerson, which is derived from the Old English words "emer" meaning "brave" and "son" meaning "son of." The name Emerson was first recorded in the 13th century and was likely a surname before becoming a given name.

While the name Emersyn does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent years as a feminine variation of the traditionally masculine name Emerson. The addition of the "yn" ending gives the name a more feminine and modern sound, appealing to parents seeking unique and gender-neutral names for their children.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Emersyn was in the late 20th century, but it did not become widely popular until the early 21st century. The name's rise in popularity can be attributed, in part, to the influence of the American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose works and ideas inspired many parents to choose the name for their children.

Despite its relatively recent origins, the name Emersyn has been borne by a few notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Emersyn Garner, an American painter and sculptor who lived in the late 19th century. Garner was known for her landscapes and portraits, and her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries during her lifetime.

Another notable figure with the name Emersyn was Emersyn Whitaker, a British writer and activist who lived in the early 20th century. Whitaker was a prominent voice in the suffragette movement and wrote several influential works advocating for women's rights and equality.

In the field of science, Emersyn Harrington was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the study of quantum mechanics in the mid-20th century. Harrington's research and publications helped advance our understanding of the behavior of subatomic particles and laid the foundation for future discoveries in the field.

Emersyn Stratton was a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist who lived in the late 20th century. Stratton founded a successful technology company and used her wealth to support various charitable causes, particularly those focused on education and healthcare.

Finally, Emersyn Rosario was a Venezuelan athlete who competed in the Olympics in the early 21st century. Rosario excelled in track and field events, winning several medals and setting national records in her home country.

While the name Emersyn is relatively new, it has already been borne by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from art and literature to science and athletics. As a name with a strong and empowering meaning, it is likely that Emersyn will continue to gain popularity and be carried on by future generations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Emersyn over time

The chart below shows babies named Emersyn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Emersyn, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Emersyn
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Decades

Emersyn by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emersyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4560 17 4
2010s #4555 9 2

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FAQ

Emersyn: questions and answers

How popular is the name Emersyn in the UK right now?

In 2023, Emersyn was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Emersyn most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Emersyn in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Emersyn?

A feminine name meaning "brave journey" or "brave traveler".

How many people are called Emersyn in the UK?

A total of 26 babies have been registered as Emersyn across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.